Kamandi #20 Page 1 Splash by Jack Kirby

Artists: Jack Kirby (Penciller) , D. Bruce Berry (Inker)

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Kamandi #20 Page 1 Splash by Jack Kirby Comic Art

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Title:	Kamandi #20 Page 1 Splash by Jack Kirby
Artist:	Jack Kirby (Penciller)
Artist:	D. Bruce Berry (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NO!
Views:	856
Likes on CAF:	12 13
Comments:	18
Added to Site:	5/30/2021
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So this is my BIG ONE! My Kamandi example!!! I can't say this was the most expensive piece I ever bought as you might expect, but it is the second most expensive. Just so you know, I have never taken any pleasure from paying a lot of money for art. I always viewed it as a necessary evil for some characters and certain artists. I found this piece on Mike Burkey's website and immediately put in my claim to buy it. I tried to do a trade first and when that failed Mike was OK with me doing time payments. It only took me a little over a month to pay it off but only because two CAFers purchased art from me. Many thanks to Paul P. and Tommy C. by the way!

Now on to the art. As you can see a lot is going on here. You have Kamandi "sounding an alarm" of sorts. Also you have some police officers trying to restrain a Gorilla-Man. Competent inks by D. Bruce Berry as well.

As you may or not know, Kamandi, who Jack Kirby created, ran for 59 issues with The King providing the pencils and writing duties for issues 1 through 37 and then again for issues 38 through 40 but that was for the art only. Gerry Conway did the writing. I think it is great that I have a page that was written and drawn by The King with the main character also being a creation of The King as well!

So many thanks again to Mike, Paul, and Tommy for helping make this happen. I would also like to point out that after buying this piece I went on eBay and was able to locate a complete run of Kamandi in comic book form. I have a lot of reading to do to learn more about this character, and I look forward to it! I hope you all enjoy the scan!!!

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	Troy C. Punswick ( 3 ) Premium Gallery Owner
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Last Login:	September 2025
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Harry M
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/30/2021

Kirby is King! And your splash is an great example of why that is. Congrats.

Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/30/2021

I'm so glad I could be a part of you acquiring this outstanding Kirby piece! I think it's so cool that Kirby wrote so many of these issues as well, and that your splash comes from one of them. Have fun reading those back issues, and enjoy this wonderful splash!

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/30/2021

nice!

Aaron N.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/30/2021

Burly android Chicago cops wrestling a talking gorilla to the ground while Kam yells out a warning of a new threat off screen? So Kirby. Another great thing about this splash is the intro text, recapping the basic situation of the series. It's a terrific representative example.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 5/30/2021

Simple rule to remember: once you get Kirby, you get Kirby. Younger generations may take for granted his contributions and there is a fair amount of gatekeeping from the older crowd. However, once the vocabulary of the King is opened up to you, you will discover the many wonders and dimensions that are the foundations of the Marvel Universe, the DC Fourth World, and many other things people have been talking about.

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

Posted on 5/31/2021

Great dramatic splash! The words make this one extra interesting. Huge congrats!

Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

Posted on 5/31/2021

Kirby banner day!

J H
Member Since 2019

Posted on 6/1/2021

Who you calling a mobster? And tell your gorilla friend to stop that nonsense about my face! Kirby was so good at aiming the action at the reader, and also thereby deepening the image. Is the baddie behind me?! :) A beautiful Kamandi title splash from the King, and enjoy reading the series! Big congrats!

Mike Burkey
Member Since 2004

Posted on 6/1/2021

Congrats Troy!!! Always a pleasure to deal with you!!!

Glad this one got a great new home with you! :)

David Askani�Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator

Posted on 6/2/2021

That's EPIC Troy!!! Congrats on this major Splash, it just doesnt get any better than the King Kirby :)

John C
Member Since 2014

Posted on 6/5/2021

What's the world coming to? It's getting so that you can't take your shirt off and take your angry armoured gorilla for a walk anymore.

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

Posted on 6/6/2021

Big congrats checking off Kamandi this way! Couldn't have done it any better - Kirby title splash?! Wooo! Congrats!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/17/2021

Fabulous Kamandi splash! Jam=packed with Kirby goodness!

Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009

Posted on 12/26/2021

An Exceptional Kirby Kamandi splash Here! Congrats Troy!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/30/2021

I had to chuckle after reading your description because it so closely parallels mine. I also found my Kamandi title splash on Burkey's site, and I also had to make time payments. Was so happy I got this when I did. Can't even imagine what this would cost me today. Anyway, happy to be in the same Burkey/Kriby/Kamandi/splash club with you.

Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

Posted on 1/18/2022

Really nice Kirby splash. The King was clearly having fun with this title.

Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator

Posted on 8/30/2022

This page screams "Kirby" and "Kamandi"! Wow, great example!!

Alex B
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/10/2024

Congrats for this epic and classic title page ! A perfect example of the awesome run by The King.

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